Monday, June 14, 2004

SmarTire Secures $5 Million Order To Supply Taiwanese Tour Bus Industry

RICHMOND, BC, June 14, 2004; SmarTire Systems Inc. announced today that the Company in conjunction with its Master Distributor in China, Beijing Boom Technology Co. Ltd., has finalized a major sales order with its exclusive dealer in Taiwan, Chu Chang International Ltd. The order valued at approximately $5 million invo ... Continue reading

Auto Club: Get Ready for Hot Weather and Summerize Your Car

LOS ANGELES June 14, 2004; The first day of summer is just around the corner. And with rising temperatures and motorists hitting the roads in droves for vacations, the Automobile Club of Southern California is urging motorists to "summerize" their cars and trucks. "It's likely a summer road trip will involve driving in ... Continue reading

Regular Replacement Vital to Pump up Fuel Filter Industry

PALO ALTO, Calif. June 14, 2004; Failure to replace fuel filters regularly results in longer replacement cycles and lower unit shipment demand in the aftermarket. If end users follow the recommendations of vehicle manufacturers to replace fuel filters regularly, fuel filter companies can expect to stem their diminishin ... Continue reading

Ford, General Motors Dominate R. L. Polk's Mid-Year Consumer Loyalty Rankings

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 14, 2004; Owners of Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation vehicles are leading the industry in remaining loyal to their chosen brands, according to mid-year consumer loyalty rankings prepared by R. L. Polk & Co. The results are published as a precursor to the Polk Automotive Loyalty ... Continue reading

Virgin Atlantic to Launch Amphibious Limos

NORWALK, Conn., June 14, 2004; Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic, today announced that the airline is planning to offer some of its Upper Class passengers the chance to experience the Gibbs Aquada when travelling to and from London's Heathrow airport enabling them to beat the traffic by taking to the Tha ... Continue reading

Program Encourages Consumers to Become 'Do-it-Yourselfers'

Monday June 14, 10:01 am ET ROANOKE, Va., June 14, 2004; With a little know-how and confidence the average consumer can save between $500 and $1,000 a year on car maintenance and repair, simply by doing the work themselves. Advance Auto Parts has launched "We're Ready with Answers," a new consumer education program tha ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Services Announces Executive Appointments in North America

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 14, 2004; DaimlerChrysler Services announced today several key executive appointments, effective August 1, 2004, within its North American operations. Mark Manzo is appointed President and Managing Director - DaimlerChrysler Services Mexico reporting to Juergen Walker, President and CEO - ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Truck Company Recalls 450,000 Vehicles As Police Raid Home of Former President

TOKYO June 14, 2004; Yuri Kageyama writinf for the AP reported that the truck company spun off from Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Monday it was recalling 450,000 trucks and buses for defects it had failed to report four years ago when a defect cover-up scandal surfaced. Earlier Monday, police raided t ... Continue reading

American Suzuki Shakes Up Cruiser Market With New Suzuki Boulevard Brand

Inspired by Suzuki's GSX-R Sportbike Platform, All-New Brand of Bikes, Accessories and Apparel Is Among the Most Important Launches in American Suzuki History LAS VEGAS, June 14, 2004; With more than 40 years of experience selling high-performance, cutting-edge motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) launches i ... Continue reading

Students From Hempstead High School Win State Auto Skills Contest: Help Fill Growing Need for Auto Techs

BURNSVILLE, Minn., June 14, 2004; A two-student team from Hempstead High School overcame the best in the state to win the Iowa finals of the FORD/AAA Student Auto Skills contest. The competition is designed to find the most talented young auto technicians in the United States. Justin Doran and Corey Gansen now advance ... Continue reading

Nissan Begins Canton Production of Altima Sedan

CANTON, Miss. June 14, 2004; The first Mississippi-built Nissan Altima midsize sedan rolled off the assembly line today, becoming the fifth vehicle in Canton's production lineup and concluding the plant's aggressive startup schedule, a key component in Nissan's global expansion plans. "Our team did an excellent job acc ... Continue reading